Hand-Engraved Nakshi Brass Lota - Antique Floral Kalash

• Hand-engraved Nakshi work — each piece is chased by hand with hammer and punch, so the floral and geometric bands differ slightly from one lota to the next
• Shaped for abhishekam — the rounded body and narrowed neck let you pour a steady, controlled stream over an idol or Shivling
• Antique finish — the darkened recesses sit against brighter high points, so the engraving reads clearly rather than flattening under a mirror polish
• Doubles as a kalash — traditionally set with mango leaves and a coconut for Griha Pravesh, Navratri and wedding mandaps
• Solid brass body — it will darken to a warm patina with use, which many households prefer to keep and polish back only before festivals

• Puja room or home mandir — keep it on the altar shelf or on a small wooden chowki, never directly on the floor
• North-east corner — the Ishaan corner is the traditional place both for water vessels and for the puja space itself
• Mouth upward and uncovered during ritual; cover it with a lid, or with the betel-leaf and coconut arrangement, between uses
• Waist height or above — a shelf at chest level makes pouring easier and keeps the vessel clear of feet and footwear
• Not beside the dustbin, shoe rack or bathroom wall, and at least an arm's length from the kitchen sink and cleaning supplies

1. 1. Before first use, wash the lota inside and out with warm water and a paste of tamarind or lemon and salt, rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth
2. 2. Fill with clean water; a spoon of Ganga jal, a few grains of raw rice and a pinch of haldi may be added
3. 3. For a kalash setting, arrange five mango leaves around the mouth with the stems pointing inward and rest a coconut on top
4. 4. Pour slowly over the idol or Shivling for abhishekam, keeping a thali beneath to catch the flow
5. 5. Chant Om Namah Shivaya during abhishekam, or the ishta-devata mantra of your household
6. 6. Empty and dry the lota after every use; water left standing in brass leaves a green-blue mark that then needs scrubbing

Nakshi is the North Indian and Bengali term for hand-chased metalwork, in which the artisan raises the pattern with a hammer and a set of small punches rather than casting or stamping it. A lota of this shape doubles as a kalash: in Hindu practice the water-filled pot is treated as a seat for the divine, its water standing for the primordial ocean and the coconut and mango leaves above it for life and abundance. The kalash is set up first at almost every major ceremony, from Griha Pravesh to the opening of a Navratri puja, before any other deity is invoked.

• MaterialSolid brass, hand-engraved
• SizeNot stated by the workshop for this batch
• WeightNot recorded in our system for this batch
• FinishAntique, with darkened engraving recesses
• TypePuja lota / kalash for sacred water and abhishekam
• Suitable forHome mandir, Griha Pravesh, Navratri, wedding rituals
• CareHand wash only; tamarind or lemon and salt restores the brightness

Colour and texture vary slightly from piece to piece — every bead and stone is natural and one of a kind.

Keep away from water, perfume and harsh chemicals. Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Store in the pouch or box provided when not in use.

Presented in a sturdy gift box with protective foam, made for safe delivery and for gifting.

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